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L50 UPA

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,000 mi
Last recorded180,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 UPA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 180,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 169,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 161,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 155,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 155,668 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both side front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 145,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,508 miles

Nearside Front Engine undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/40/19 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level minimum

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,670 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 107,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to core (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,979 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,131 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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L50 UPA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L50 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L50 UPA registered?

L50 UPA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is L50 UPA safe to buy?

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